Insect-discouraging drain device

Abstract

An insect-discouraging device ( 30 ) for installation at various sites in a sink system to periodically release an insect-discouraging material ( 31 ) without human participation. The insect-discouraging material ( 31 ) may comprise formulated chemicals, biological pesticides, viral agents, and/or micro-organisms. Such insect-discouragers are usually available in a variety of forms (e.g., powder, granules, liquid, etc.) whereby a format can be chosen that is compatible with the selected device design and the intended venue.

1 . An insect-discouraging dispenser comprising:
 an insect-discouraging material; and   a body made of a mesh fabric through which the insect-discouraging material dispenses therethrough;   
     
     
         2 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the insect-discouraging material comprises a pesticide. 
     
     
         3 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is characterized by the absence of a pesticide. 
     
     
         4 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is formulated to provide an effective dosage for a period of time of at least one week. 
     
     
         5 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is formulated to provide an effective dosage for a period of time of at least two weeks. 
     
     
         6 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is formulated to provide an effective dosage for a period of time of at least one month. 
     
     
         7 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is in powder form. 
     
     
         8 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is in granule form. 
     
     
         9 . An insect-discouraging dispenser as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the insect-discouraging material is in liquid form. 
     
     
         10 . A sink system comprising a basin, an outlet, a pipe extending from the outlet, a crock situated adjacent the outlet end of the pipe, and a dispenser as set forth in  claim 1  installed in the basin. 
     
     
         11 . A sink system as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the basin is in a drink-service station whereat beverage residue is poured from glasses.